How can you tell if your dog is in pain?

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Check your dog's eyes. Your dog's eyes can tell you a lot about any pain it might be experiencing. If there is pain in the eye area, you may see squinting, redness, cloudiness, or a discharge. Your dog also may be rubbing at the area that hurts. If your dog rubs around its eyes frequently, this could be a sign of discomfort in this area. read more

Obviously, most of these symptoms can mean several different things, so you don’t just want to assume your dog is in pain. As long as your dog isn’t acting aggressively, one thing you can do to check is to poke and prod (gently but firmly) around their body — just like your vet does. read more

Behavior, breathing, heart rate, and even appearance can all change when your dog is experiencing pain. If your dog is in pain, call your vet. Never give a dog medication unless instructed to do so by your veterinarian. read more